Kamala Harris has to be an avatar not of hope but of give-’em-hell
Objectively, it is an amazing progression in a short window of time. In 2008, Barack Obama, a Democrat, became the nation’s first Black president. Sixteen…
With Supreme Court reform ideas, Biden is playing the long game
The first and easiest question to answer with respect to the package of Supreme Court reform measures that President Biden announced Monday is whether there…
Experts: Supreme Court term limits require constitutional amendment
WASHINGTON — Term limits for Supreme Court justices are a popular idea, but would require amending the Constitution and would be unlikely to affect the…
Harris inspires many to mobilize. But not all Black women are on board
ATLANTA — Black women have long been celebrated as the Democratic Party’s most loyal and steadfast voting bloc. Even so, their votes can’t be taken for…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles outside the spotlight in 2024 contest
A faltering debate performance, an assassination attempt and a dramatic exit from the presidential race all had one thing in common — they put Robert…
Obamas endorse Harris: ‘She gives us all reason to hope’
Former President Obama, one of the most well-respected voices in the modern Democratic Party, and former First Lady Michelle Obama officially endorsed Vice President Kamala…
Astronaut? Governor? Cabinet member? Assessing Harris’ VP options
As Vice President Kamala Harris consolidates support among Democrats to become the party’s 2024 presidential nominee, a key question dominates the political conversation: Who would…
Race between Harris, Trump enters new phase with Biden exit
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump entered a new phase of the presidential race on the morning after an Oval Office speech in…
California Democrats split over boycotting Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
WASHINGTON — At a time when Democrats are attempting to unify around a new presidential candidate, a foreign leader who divides them — and many Americans…
Kamala Harris uses ‘Freedom’ by Beyoncé at campaign HQ
Vice President Kamala Harris made a grand entrance Monday during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., with Freedom” by Beyoncé…
How Nancy Pelosi navigated the withdrawal of President Biden
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic juggernaut, navigated a careful, respectful line in her public approach to President Biden’s decision about whether to seek…
Environmentalists ‘ecstatic’ over Kamala Harris candidacy
Vice President Kamala Harris’ emergence as the leading Democratic presidential contender has garnered a renewed sense of optimism among environmentalists who say she offers a…
Hunter Biden drops defamation suit against Fox News
President Biden’s son Hunter is dropping a defamation lawsuit he filed last month against Fox News over a fictional program that depicted his legal troubles.The…
Can Kamala Harris change a remarkably static presidential race?
Donald Trump famously said in 2016 that he “could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and wouldn’t lose any voters.” What…
Harris gains support among leading Democrats, claims fundraising surge
Less than 24 hours after President Biden ended his reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris had already garnered support from several leading Democrats — including…
California Democrats urge delegates to back Harris. Will they listen?
With President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, California is poised to play a critical role in selecting a new Democratic nominee. The state…
Vice President Kamala Harris now Democrats’ last hope against Trump
Suddenly, Kamala Harris is Democrats’ last best hope to prevent a Trump restoration and the complete MAGA takeover of Washington. It’s a prospect that thrills…
How Harris, Democratic party will handle short presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is about to find out what it’s like to compete in a snap election, like the ones in Britain, France and…
Prosecutor to presidential candidate: The rise of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is making history yet again — this time in a manner few could have envisioned.She already has blazed trails: As San Francisco’s first…
How Harris, Democratic party will handle short presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is about to find out what it’s like to compete in a snap election, like the ones in Great Britain, France…